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Explanation of cell membrane (noun)
form plural: cell membranes

lamellar tissue that surrounds and covers a cell and its contents

Sample of cell membrane
The cell membrane is semi-permeable and is largely made up of proteins and phospholipids.



   
Explanation of liver (noun)
form plural: livers

large, glandular organ that lies beneath the lower ribs on the right side of the abdomen

Sample of liver
The liver is responsible for detoxification, storage of fat and sugar, bile secretion and other important metabolic processes.



   
Explanation of biogenesis (noun)
form: no plural

the creation of living organisms from other living organisms

Sample of biogenesis
Sexual reproduction is an example of biogenesis.



   
Explanation of osmoregulation (noun)
form: no plural

maintainance of optimal osmotic pressure in the body

Sample of osmoregulation
Osmoregulation includes the maintenance of a balance between water and solute.



   
Explanation of locomotion (noun)
form: no plural

movement

Sample of locomotion
The musculoskeletal system allows locomotion to take place.



   
Explanation of propanone (acetone) (noun)
form: no plural

a ketone used as a solvent

Sample of propanone (acetone)
Propanone is used in the manufacture of polymers.

Medical term propanone (acetone)
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Explanation of hip (noun)
form plural: hips

bone that makes up the pelvis; area of the body between the to pf the thigh and the waist

Sample of hip
The hips become more pronounced in females at puberty.



   
Explanation of tonsil (noun)
form plural: tonsils

nodule of lymph tissue at the back of the throat that enlarges to help fend off infections

Sample of tonsil
The tonsils are also called the adenoids.



   
Explanation of acceleration (noun)
form: no plural

change of velocity

Sample of acceleration
Average acceleration refers to the change in instananeous velocity over the time period.



   
Explanation of uterus (noun)
form: no plural

abdominal organ where a baby develops before birth; the womb

Sample of uterus
The uterus sheds its lining every month in the menstrual cycle.



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